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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.63, 817.16 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.63, 817.16 and 215.66 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.63 : 817.16 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.63/817.16 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.63x = 817.16 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.63x = 176,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,228.73/544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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